Loggia dei Lanzi, Renaissance building at Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Italy
The Loggia dei Lanzi features wide arches supported by clustered pillars with Corinthian capitals, creating an open-air gallery space near Palazzo Vecchio.
Built between 1376 and 1382 by architects Benci di Cione and Simone Talenti, the structure received its name from the German mercenary pikemen who later occupied it.
The building houses numerous Renaissance sculptures, including Cellini's Perseus and Giambologna's Rape of the Sabine Women, displaying them in an accessible public setting.
Located adjacent to the Uffizi Gallery, the Loggia remains open throughout the day allowing visitors to examine classical sculptures without entering a museum.
Two marble Medici lions guard the entrance, with one dating to ancient Roman times and another created by Flaminio Vacca in 1598.
Location: Florence
Architects: Benci di Cione Dami, Simone Talenti
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
GPS coordinates: 43.76920,11.25566
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:51
Florence displays Renaissance architecture and art at every street corner. The city features 15th-century buildings, churches with marble facades, and museums with old master paintings. The Arno River divides the city while Ponte Vecchio spans across. From the hills, views extend over the red roofs and the cathedral dome.
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